The Men’s One Day International (ODI) Series between Australia and India was officially inaugurated at Perth Stadium, bringing together players from both sides to celebrate their storied cricket rivalry. With Indian cricket icons like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma making their much-awaited return to on-field action, the series has already generated extraordinary fan interest, with a staggering 175,000 tickets already sold for this white-ball spectacle.
Australian players Mitchell Starc and Travis Head joined Indian counterparts Nitish Kumar Reddy and Dhruv Jurel for a special photo session. The players posed in front of a vibrant display showcasing memorable moments from past Australia-India white-ball matches, a reminder of the fierce competition and camaraderie that defines this rivalry.
Perth Stadium provided a magnificent backdrop for this gathering, perfectly symbolizing the fusion of traditional rivalry and the exciting new possibilities that await in the upcoming matches.
Both Travis Head and Axar Patel addressed the media shortly before the photo opportunity, sharing their anticipation for the series.
“We’re expecting some truly fantastic cricket over the next few days. Both teams have undergone rigorous training sessions, and the conditions here at Perth Stadium are absolutely superb. It’s an ideal venue to kick off the series, and both squads are brimming with talent,” stated Travis Head.
Axar Patel added, “Australia and India consistently push each other to their very best. The atmosphere here is incredible, and we are eagerly looking forward to a fiercely competitive series.”
This launch event officially marked the beginning of the three-match ODI series. The inaugural match is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, at Perth Stadium.
India squad: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Australia squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc